Oregon
Oregon Bill Combines Pay Transparency And Fair Chance Hiring
Oregon’s HB 2746 reflects a broader legislative trend: the convergence of pay equity, fair chance … More
You’ve posted a job, screened a few resumes, and started your first interview with a promising candidate. Before discussing compensation, you ask a seemingly simple question: “What did you make in your last role?” Under Oregon law, that question is already off-limits. A new bill under consideration would extend these rules further—and change how employers navigate not just compensation conversations, but also criminal background checks and job postings.
House Bill 2746, introduced during Oregon’s 2025 legislative session, proposes a sweeping update to state employment regulations by combining three interrelated policies—pay transparency, salary history restrictions, and fair chance hiring practices—into a single compliance framework. This approach reflects a broader national trend to address systemic barriers to employment through unified legislation rather than isolated reforms.
Compensation Disclosure and Pay Transparency
At the heart of HB 2746 is a proposal to mandate proactive compensation disclosures. If passed, the bill would require employers and employment agencies to include wage or wage range information, a general description of benefits, and any other compensation in all job postings. This requirement would apply not only to external advertisements, but also to internal opportunities related to promotions and transfers.
In addition to postings, the bill would require employers to provide the same compensation information:
- To job applicants upon request and before any compensation discussion or offer;
- To employees at the time of hire, transfer, or promotion;
- And once per calendar year, if requested.
These requirements would apply to any position that could be performed in whole or in part within Oregon—including remote or hybrid roles.
This marks a significant shift. While some states—such as California, ColoradoNew York, and New York—have already adopted similar requirements, Oregon currently has no statewide pay transparency mandate. HB 2746 would place Oregon among a growing number of jurisdictions emphasizing compensation clarity to help reduce wage disparities and foster transparency in hiring.
Salary History Inquiries: Expanded Restrictions and Clarified Boundaries
Oregon law already prohibits employers from requesting salary history before making a job offer that includes a pay amount. HB 2746 does not change the core restriction but expands its reach to include employment agencies, which are currently outside the scope of the statute.
The bill preserves a key nuance that’s important for employers to understand: while it prohibits asking about past pay, it does not prevent employers from asking about salary expectations. Employers may still ask questions such as:
“What are your compensation expectations for this role?”
However, questions that solicit information about previous wages remain impermissible unless the candidate voluntarily discloses that information after an offer is made, and the employer receives written authorization to verify it.
This clarification can help employers strike a balance between compensation strategy and compliance as they assess candidate fit within established salary bands.
HB 2746 mandates proactive compensation disclosures.
Criminal History Inquiries: Reinforcing Fair Chance Hiring
HB 2746 also revisits Oregon’s existing “ban-the-box” law, which prohibits employers from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal history prior to an initial interview—or before a conditional offer, if no interview occurs. The bill retains that timing restriction and explicitly extends it to employment agencies, ensuring that recruiters and staffing partners adhere to the same standards as direct employers.
The bill outlines specific exceptions for roles where background checks are required by federal, state, or local law, or where the employer operates in law enforcement or the criminal justice system.
Notably, the bill does not incorporate elements of Portland’s Fair Chance Ordinance, such as the requirement to conduct individualized assessments or provide written notice if an offer is rescinded due to a candidate’s criminal record. However, HB 2746 does create a statewide baseline that would standardize compliance expectations for employment agencies across Oregon.
HB 2746 expands on Oregon’s existing “ban-the-box” law.
Implications for Employers
If passed, HB 2746 would affect multiple facets of hiring and talent management, particularly for organizations with multistate operations, remote roles, or third-party recruiting partnerships.
Employers and employment agencies would need to:
- Review and update job postings to ensure wage ranges and benefits are clearly disclosed;
- Confirm interview guides exclude questions related to salary history, while safely allowing discussions about expectations;
- Adjust the timing of criminal background checks to align with interview or offer stages;
- Train recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals on the new requirements.
Employers would also be required to:
- Retain compensation-related records—including wage ranges and wage history—for the duration of employment and two years after separation.
Importantly, HB 2746 does not contain a preemption clause, meaning local ordinances like Portland’s Fair Chance Ordinance would continue to apply. Employers operating in or hiring for roles based in Portland must still comply with more restrictive local requirements, such as conducting individualized assessments and providing written notice when adverse action is taken based on criminal history.
Preparing for a Potential Shift
HB 2746 reflects a broader legislative trend: the convergence of pay equity, fair chance hiring, and anti-discrimination measures into integrated compliance frameworks. While the bill remains under consideration, it signals where employment regulation is heading—not just in Oregon, but nationwide.
Employers who proactively evaluate their hiring processes, compensation disclosures, and background screening practices will be better prepared to adapt should the bill become law. Those who wait may find themselves navigating compliance after the fact.
As regulations continue to evolve, employers may need to ask not just whether their hiring practices are competitive—but whether they’re compliant, equitable, and ready for what’s next.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 18 drawing
1PM: 2-7-1-6
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10PM: 2-1-7-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — A Benton County man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after prosecutors say he held his brother at knifepoint inside their family home, a confrontation that ended with police shooting the wrong person as the victim tried to escape, the Benton County District Attorney’s office said in a media release.
On Thursday, June 18, John Dakota Lyon pleaded guilty to Attempted Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Coercion, according to a news release from the Benton County District Attorney. He was sentenced to a total of 77 months in prison and two years of post-prison supervision.
The case stems from the morning of Jan. 6, when Maverick Lyon was home visiting his parents during winter break from college. Prosecutors said Dakota Lyon, his brother, was living at the home after recently being released from the Department of Corrections.
In February 2023, Dakota Lyon was sentenced to 58 months in prison for convictions of Attempted Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon, the release said.
On Jan. 6, prosecutors said Dakota Lyon accused Maverick Lyon of conspiring with their father to do harm to him. Dakota Lyon armed himself with a large kitchen knife and, while holding onto Maverick Lyon’s shirt, pulled him throughout the house, implying he would harm him with the knife, according to the district attorney’s office. Despite Maverick Lyon’s pleadings, prosecutors said Dakota Lyon refused to release him or put the knife down.
Prosecutors said Maverick Lyon convinced Dakota Lyon to allow him to grab his own kitchen knife under the guise that they would leave the residence to confront their father together. Their father, who saw and heard what was happening through a surveillance system set up at the home, called 911 to report the crime, the release said.
Multiple Albany Police Department officers arrived and were able to see two men through a back door window, including one with a knife, according to the district attorney’s office. After a brief conversation between officers and the men, prosecutors said Maverick Lyon broke free and rushed out the back door.
The district attorney’s office said Maverick Lyon still had a knife in his hand as he began to break the plane of the door, and officers were standing near the door. Prosecutors said Maverick Lyon began dropping the knife, but officers, fearing for their lives and the lives of other officers, fired their weapons. Maverick Lyon was struck several times.
An earlier Officer Involve Shooting review by the Benton County District Attorney’s Office found the officers’ use of force was justified, the release said.
Officers rendered first aid, and while being treated, Maverick Lyon said, “You shot the wrong guy,” according to the district attorney’s office.
Dakota Lyon was taken into custody without further incident, and the knife he was believed to have been possessing was located near him, prosecutors said. He has been in custody since Jan. 6.
After surgery and a lengthy recovery period, Maverick Lyon “appears to be doing well,” the release said.
The district attorney’s office said methamphetamine may have played a role in Dakota Lyon’s actions. A urine sample taken from him that day tested positive for methamphetamine, and he was known to use methamphetamine in the past and was believed by those close to him to have recently begun using methamphetamine again, according to the release.
“The tragic shooting was a direct result of Dakota Lyon’s actions. As Dakota marched Maverick around the house at knife point, Maverick feared for his life and wanted nothing more but to escape his drug crazed older brother. But for Dakota’s actions, police would not have been called, Maverick would not be a victim of kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon, and coercion, and the police would not have shot Maverick,” Chief DDA Amie Matusko, who prosecuted the case, said in the release.
At sentencing, Dakota Lyon’s attorney, Christian Strahl, acknowledged Dakota Lyon’s responsibility in Maverick Lyon’s shooting, the release said. Strahl indicated the remorse Dakota Lyon felt, saying Dakota Lyon wished he could have taken the bullets instead of Maverick, according to prosecutors.
“While this sentiment is appreciated, true accountability would be remorse in having raised a knife towards his brother and regret that the lives of Maverick and the family are forever changed,” Matusko said.
The biggest and final weekend of official visits is finally here for the Oregon Ducks. The program has made the most of its prior rounds of visits, adding five commitments this month alone.
Dan Lanning and his staff will get a chance to lock in a top-five recruiting class this cycle with another tremendous list of visitors this weekend. Oregon will welcome back a pair of committed gems in the class, including quarterback Will Mencl and edge rusher Rashad Streets. However, the biggest visitors are those who have yet to decide on their college future.
Here’s a look at which recruits are expected to be in Eugene this weekend, as well as where they rank in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
- 5-star WR Xavier Sabb (No. 30)
- 4-star QB Will Mencl (No. 46) (Oregon commit)
- 4-star EDGE Rashad Streets (No. 47) (Oregon commit)
- 4-star WR Tae Walden Jr. (No. 69)
- 4-star LB Brayton Feister (No. 135)
- 4-star DL Brayden Parks (No. 166)
- 4-star TE Anthony Cartwright III (No. 343)
- 4-star RB Caden Waye (No. 359)
- 3-star IOL Lex Mailangi (No. 697)
It’s a loaded weekend for the Ducks, and they are well positioned to land several of the visiting recruits this summer. With Mencl and Streets both in town as well, two of the most vocal recruiters in Oregon’s class, don’t be surprised if the Ducks manage to earn a commitment or two before the weekend is over.
On the heels of adding wideout Dakota Guerrant to their class, the Ducks are the frontrunners for Xavier Sabb, who is making the trip across the country from New Jersey. Sabb, whose brothers both play at Alabama, is one of Oregon’s favorite targets in the cycle, and one that Mencl has publicly called for the Ducks to bring to Eugene.
As a junior, Sabb played both receiver and safety at Glassboro High School. He made 59 catches for 896 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and was named Gatorade Player of the Year in New Jersey. After visiting Alabama last weekend, Oregon will get the last word on Sabb’s recruitment and could add a pair of elite receivers to pair with their star quarterback.
The Ducks are also in great position to finalize a commitment with both linebacker Brayton Feister and tight end Anthony Cartwright III. Cartwright will commit on June 28, and Oregon is already viewed as the leader in the race for the 6-foot-5 pass-catcher from Detroit. Feister is fresh off a visit to Georgia, and the Bulldogs made a big push. However, the Ohio native and No. 10 linebacker in the class has always been strongly linked to the Ducks. An official visit this weekend could be enough to push the recruitment to the finish line.
There are a couple of question marks making their way to campus as well. Wide receiver Tae Walden Jr. and defensive lineman Brayden Parks are both leaning elsewhere, but the Ducks have a reasonable shot in both recruitments. Auburn has led the way for Walden, but a strong visit to LSU last week did make a difference. Oregon could do something similar this week, but as of now, he is thought to wind up in SEC territory.
Parks has been a Notre Dame lean, but the momentum over the past few months has swung between the Irish and the Ducks. Oregon gets the final say this weekend, and it could make the difference. Parks didn’t commit after he visited South Bend last weekend, leaving the door open for the Ducks to swoop in at the final hour before the dead period.
Oregon has been a leader for Mater Dei offensive lineman Lex Mailangi as well, but recent visits to Cal and UCLA have narrowed the gap. The Ducks could use another lineman in their class, with Gus Corsair being the only interior lineman committed. The Ducks have some work to do to regain the lead in the race.
Caden Waye is a late add to the list. Although he has had the Ducks at the top of his list since he narrowed his recruitment in the winter, his list has changed after a trip to UCF last weekend put the Knights in his top three. Oregon already has four-star running back CaDarius McMiller committed and is pushing hard for four-star Landen Williams-Callis. Waye is a bit of a wild card for the Ducks, so it will be interesting to see how his visit to Eugene goes.
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